United Nations Internships Program for African Students

Eligibility Criteria

• Applications must meet one of the following educational requirements: (a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or (c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation;
• a) Be computer literate in standard software applications;
• b) Have a demonstrated and keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and
• c) Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Offered Benefits

• The internship is UNPAID and full-time.

Application Process

A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Required Documents:

• Cover Note 
• Personal History Profile